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Curtin

American  
[kur-tin] / ˈkɜr tɪn /

noun

  1. John, 1885–1945, Australian statesman: prime minister 1941–45.


Curtin British  
/ ˈkɜːtɪn /

noun

  1. John Joseph. 1885–1945, Australian statesman; prime minister of Australia (1941–45)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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"It just really shows us how intelligent orca are," Rebecca Wellard, a scientist at Western Australia's Curtin University who was not involved in the research, told AFP.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

Given this, Professor of Internet Studies at Western Australia's Curtin University Tama Leaver told the BBC the ban has "failed" in its technical aims.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Messrs. Curtin and Burgess implicate an entire influential field of literature projecting future climate damages.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 29, 2026

Dingoes are wild, predatory animals and need to be treated with respect, said Bill Bateman, associate professor in the school of molecular and life sciences at Curtin University.

From Barron's Jan. 28, 2026

That’s the fat foole of the Curtin: And the lean fool of the Bull: Since Shancke did leave to sing his rimes, He is counted but a gull.

From A History of the Cries of London Ancient and Modern by Hindley, Charles

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